Niyam is a CMMI Level III-Dev appraised, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, 8(a) and HUBZone certified organization serving Federal, State, Local, and Commercial customers for over 14 years. We are a growing organization, recently ranked by Inc. Magazine on their 2020 Inc. 5000 list. We are looking for talented professionals to rise to the challenge, enhance skills, and work with smart minds. Come join our team and grow with us!

Niyam is seeking a senior-level Applied Software Developer, with an academic background in engineering, and experience in the FEMA Building Science Program, hazard mitigation, resiliency and Building code best practices, to join our team at Fairfax, VA in support of our growing work with DHS - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This position offers competitive compensation and benefits. On site work may be required after the pandemic restrictions are lifted.

Qualified candidates must be able to supply proof of US Citizenship and be eligible for a Public Trust Clearance.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and implement application software, tools and data on desktop and web that will improve building codes, improve the systems around hazard data and building codes, and help communities become more resilient when confronting natural disasters, including flood, tornado, earthquake, wildfire and severe storms
- Design, develop, enhance, debug, implement, enhance, evaluate and recommend software
- Research, test, build, coordinate the conversion and/or integration of new products based on client requirements
- Address systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms problems
- Consult with stakeholders to identify application requirements
- Evaluate/recommend application integration/testing tools
- Perform project feasibility analysis to management
- Support the client goal to be the trusted source of comprehensive flood hazard and risk information, including graduated and future risk
Collaborate with Federal Agencies, Universities, and Leaders in the industry that are responsible for natural hazard risk evaluation and reduction, including building code improvements and building performance metrics
Collaborate with software and data users, including state, local, and tribal entities responsible for increasing the public’s risk awareness, and driving actions to reduce risk
Foster relationships with partners and stakeholders to make the tools and information available and usable to communities and individuals, offering more comprehensive data in a user-friendly way
Equip communities with accessible solutions to meet their multi-hazard risk information needs
Develop materials and presentations to support FEMA’s mission
Collaborate with internal team members and other FEMA branches to support and enhance mitigation and resiliency program vision and goals
Directly interact with clients, stakeholders and the general public on a broad range of planning initiatives
Support marketing and business development efforts

Must Have:

5+ years of experience in software development fundamentals and assets
5+ years of experience developing and maintaining cloud-native applications using Java, Node.JS or similar language
5+ years of experience developing front-end applications using modern frameworks like Angular, React or similar frameworks
Experience with SQL, T-SQL, Arc GIS, C#.NET, HTML5, REST API, ReactJS, LeafletJS
Experience in working on an Agile Team
Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and assignments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A demonstrated ability to collect and organize input from various community stakeholders
Interpersonal communication skills with expertise in distilling complicated topics to a broader audience

Ability to travel as needed

Additional Desired Skills/Experience:

Candidates with a degree in or coding experience supporting Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Emergency Management, Natural Resource Management or related discipline will be highly valued
Experience with FEMA hazard mitigation programs, ex. Risk Mapping Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP), National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Mitigation Planning Program, and Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA)
Ability to collaborate with a wide array of individuals from various backgrounds, including engineers; planners; GIS professionals; federal, tribal, and state government officials; and the public

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regards to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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